Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and more volunteer recognition ideas in this blog

Hi Everyone,

Last week we considered the orientation process for new volunteers. Here is another idea for you to consider on

NEW VOLUNTEERS AND TWO QUESTIONS

When new volunteers begin with your group or organization there are two main questions that they ask themselves.

Question A: Am I going to be able to do the work I’ve been asked to do?

Question B: Will I fit in?

Guess which question is the most important to volunteers and for you in volunteer management to be aware of?

In volunteer recruitment, it is important to understand that it is the basic human need of feeling like you fit in. When you feel like you fit in – you are likely to volunteer more and stay longer as a volunteer. The most important thing to do is to help new volunteers fit in and feel like they belong as quickly as possible.

This idea is adapted from the best-selling book Count On Me! 501 Ideas on Retaining, Recognizing and Rewarding Volunteers

VOLUNTEER QUOTE FOR YOU

When you are labouring for others, let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself – Confucius

From the book Beyond Just Words: 502 Inspirational Quotes for Those Who Serve

Enjoy

JUDY

Dr Judy Esmond
An International Expert on Volunteering

http://www.morevolunteers.com

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